Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro crushed opponents in quick-fire wins on Saturday to set up their third final in six years at the Swiss Indoors. Top seed Federer, bidding for a record eighth title at his hometown event, was merciless with third seed David Goffin, dismissing the Belgian 6-1, 6-2 in one hour as he reached his 13th Basel final and eighth of the season. The victory was his third straight-set rout from four matches this week at the St Jakobshalle and propels him to 6-0 over Goffin. Del Potro fought off fatigue to win a battle of former champions 6-4, 6-4 over Marin Cilic. "He may be tired and have some (minor) issues but that will not keep him out of the final.

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates his victory against Belgium's David Goffin in their semi-final match at the Swiss Indoors ATP 500 tennis tournament on October 28, 2017 in Basel. Pic/AFP